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Billy Eichner is an American comedian, actor, and producer. He is the star, executive producer, and creator of Funny Or Die's Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that aired on truTV. Eichner was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2013. He is also known for playing Craig Middlebrooks on the sitcom Parks and Recreation and Timon in the 2019 remake of The Lion King, reprising the role in Mufasa: The Lion King in 2024. Eichner starred in the Hulu original series Difficult People with Julie Klausner. He also appeared in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and joined the cast of American Horror Story for recurring roles in its seventh and eighth seasons. Eichner wrote and starred in the gay romantic comedy Bros in 2022, opposite Luke Macfarlane.

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Video: Bowen Yang Performs 'Defying Gravity' From WICKED Dressed as a Drone

During last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang appeared on the Weekend Update segment dressed as a drone, before bursting into a performance of Defying Gravity from Wicked. Check out the video here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: MUFASA: THE LION KING- What Do Critics Think of the Disney Prequel?

Find out what critics think of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney's new prequel film featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a voice cast that includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Seth Rogan, Billy Eichner, Anika Noni Rose, and more. 
Twelve Days of Christmas: WICKED's Jon M. Chu & Bowen Yang

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 4 features Jon M. Chu and Bowen Yang.
MUFASA: THE LION KING Soundtrack Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Songs Now Streaming

Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Broadway songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now available to stream. The album includes newly written songs for the film, including Milele, I Always Wanted a Brother, and Tell Me It's You, performed by the cast. Listen to it now!
Video: South African Cultural Gospel Choir Performs 'Milele' From MUFASA: THE LION KING

Earlier this week, the South African Cultural Gospel Choir performed 'Milele', one of the captivating new songs from the all-new Mufasa: The Lion King soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch their performance now!
MUFASA: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones in Opening Credits

In the new Lion King prequel, director Barry Jenkins paid tribute to James Earl Jones during the opening credits. The late performer voiced the role in the original 1994 animated film and the 2019 remake.
PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA

El pasado lunes 9 de diciembre tuvo lugar en Los Ángeles la premier de MUFASA, que contó con la asistencia de su elenco de voces original.
Video: Disney Shares Clip of New MUFASA: THE LION KING Song by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Disney has shared a sneak peek clip from I Always Wanted A Brother, one of the original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the new film Mufasa: The Lion King. Watch the clip now!
Video: Billy Eichner Reflects on Early Encounters with Lin-Manuel Miranda on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

On a recent visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, Billy Eichner recalled first meeting Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda in the early days of their careers in New York. Now, the two are both involved with Disney's new Lion King film. Watch the interview!
MUFASA: EL REY LE�"N llega a los cines el próximo 20 de diciembre

Las entradas para esta nueva película Disney ya están a la venta.
MUFASA Soundtrack With New Songs From Lin-Manuel Miranda Release Date Announced

Walt Disney Records has announced a release date for the soundtrack to Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. The Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Tony-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Barry Jenkins Discuss MUFASA: THE LION KING Music

Discover the music of Mufasa: The Lion King in a new video featuring a discussion between Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Barry Jenkins. Watch the video now!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases MUFASA: THE LION KING Songs

Multi-hyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda visited Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the new songs he has written for Mufasa: The Lion King, the forthcoming Disney prequel. Watch the interview and a clip from the film!
Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Promo Spotlights Scar

Disney has debuted a new promo video for Mufasa: The Lion King, the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake. In the video, viewers bear witness to the early days of lions Mufasa and Scar, two brothers who would grow up to become adversaries. 
Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Featurette; Tickets Now on Sale

Disney has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes featurette for Mufasa: The Lion King, the upcoming prequel to Disney's live-action remake of the animated classic. Additionally, tickets are available for the film, which is premiering in theaters on Friday, December 20. Watch the behind-the-scenes video now!
PHOTOS: Se presenta la película MUFASA en Madrid con su director Barry Jenkins

Esta mañana hemos asistido a la presentación donde hemos visto un avance del film que se estrenará en cines de toda España el 20 de diciembre. El evento ha contado con la presencia del oscarizado director, ganador del premio por MOONLIGHT.
Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Final Trailer and Poster

Disney has debuted the final trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake. The movie is directed by Barry Jenkins with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the new trailer and take a look at the new poster now!
Video: Stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Tiffany Boone Share MUFASA: THE LION KING Sneak Peek

Actors Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Tiffany Boone visited Good Morning America to discuss the upcoming prequel Mufasa: The Lion King. They also brought a new sneak peek from the film ahead of the final trailer debuting tonight. Watch the segment now!
Video Exclusive: Micaela Diamond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jessica Chastain, & More Reveal High School Roles

Stars Micaela Diamond, Jessica Chastain, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, and more reveal their high school roles in the video here!

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